Question 1

why does my tongue crack no the side?

Accepted Answer

So many options: Your cracked tongue could be due to many things. The best diagnosis is from your dentist. Among the possibilities, fissured tongue, geographic tongue, clenching and grinding your teeth and others. You could also have a growth of some sort so find a definitive answer from someone who is knowledgable and follow-up-able. Peace, .

Question 2

what does it mean when your tongue is fill of cracks and you keep biting the sides causing lesions?

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Depends: Get checked out, and make sure there are no B vitamin deficiencies. Also make sure you do not have food sensitivities and have enough omega 3's.

Question 3

what can i do about a cracked tongue? my tongue is very badly cracked at the sides and middle. eating is becoming very painful. my tongue sometimes gets very swollen and hurts very badly. why can i do about this? is there medication or home remedies i can

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This : This sounds like fissured tongue and can be a troubling problem. Unfortunately there is no cure and can represent a variant of normal. General recommendations is to avoid heavily seasoned, acidic, spicy, or salty foods that might get into the fissures (cracks) of your tongue and irritate the sensory nerve branches which are now closer to the surface than someone without fissuring. Some people get benefit with use of biotene products otc ( toothpaste, mouth rinse available). There are more aggressive treatments, but i would start with the simple things first.

Question 4

my tongue is a pale white with cracks except for the sides and tip which is pinkess when not hurting to fire engine red when hurting. any ideas? thks.

Accepted Answer

Glossitis: A fissured, cracked, and irritated tongue is commonly called glossitis. It could be due to irritation from dentures, dental work, foods, medications you take, geographic tongue, fungal infection, and other issues. Best bet is to see your dentist and an ENT to get their input into your situation.

Question 5

my tongue is white & cracked and i have a sore, really dark spot on the side of it, is this anything to be worried about?

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Sore on tongue: White coated tongue can be from mouth breathing or candida. Dark sore on the tongue should be checked by a oral surgeon if no better with oral glypxide swishes.

Question 6

first i had a ear ache, now i have pain on the side of my tongue & down the side of my throat. i dont see a sore on tongue or gums. its bothering me. going to dentist tomorrow, but what could this be? i cracked my tooth last week on same side.

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Cracked Tooth: I think you may have diagnosed your issue... that cracked tooth. If it has decay and/or the crack is deep you will experience those symptoms.

Question 7

what can i do for cracks on the side of my mouth?

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CRACKS MOUTH CORNERS: Without looking i couldn't be sure, but it sounds as if you have a condition called, angular stomatitis or perleche. Often due to a yeast infection. Stop chewing gum, use a mild toothpaste (tom's of maine is a good one); don't eat raw fruit without cutting it up. A prescription product called mycolog cream can sometimes help.

Question 8

the left side of my face occasionally cracks. sometimes i'm able to open my mouth wide without any problems. ?

Accepted Answer

Cracking tmj: Hi YAbbas, if by "cracking" you mean a popping noise, then this is suspicious for temporomandibular disorder (TMD).  Causes usually include trauma, behavioral factors, posture, ticks,and dental structure. It can be diagnosed easily by your doctor. Treatment is based around limiting pain. Your doctor should advise you on the best non-pharmacologic treatments to start.

Question 9

i noticed crack/sores on corner of both sides of mouth what could this be? what causes this! how do i treat its painful. ?

Accepted Answer

Several possiblities: This could range from simple dry skin to vitamin deficiencies. Have it examined to get the most accurate diagnosis.

Question 10

the side of my mouth is cracked how can i get it heal?

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MeticulousCareNeeded: This is fairly common. First decide if you are eating any foods that irritate your mouth or lips. Do you get chapped lips fairly often? Does saliva collect in the corners of your mouth? Do you work outdoors or in the wind?Well, you get the drift. Next try to keep the corners of your mouth dry and protected from saliva and use a topical steroid and antibacterial ointment and Chap-Stick.

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Why does my tongue crack no the side?

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What does it mean when your tongue is fill of cracks and you keep biting the sides causing lesions?

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What can i do about a cracked tongue? my tongue is very badly cracked at the sides and middle. eating is becoming very painful. my tongue sometimes gets very swollen and hurts very badly. why can i do about this? is there medication or home remedies i can

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My tongue is a pale white with cracks except for the sides and tip which is pinkess when not hurting to fire engine red when hurting. any ideas? thks.

A member asked:

My tongue is white & cracked and i have a sore, really dark spot on the side of it, is this anything to be worried about?

A member asked:

First i had a ear ache, now i have pain on the side of my tongue & down the side of my throat. i dont see a sore on tongue or gums. its bothering me. going to dentist tomorrow, but what could this be? i cracked my tooth last week on same side.

A member asked:

What can i do for cracks on the side of my mouth?

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The left side of my face occasionally cracks. sometimes i'm able to open my mouth wide without any problems. ?

A member asked:

I noticed crack/sores on corner of both sides of mouth what could this be? what causes this! how do i treat its painful. ?

A member asked:

The side of my mouth is cracked how can i get it heal?

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